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Biography
Professor Johannes S Kern MD, PhD, GAICD, ICDP-UEMS (Dermpath), FEBDV, FACD - is the Professor and Director of Dermatology, Monash University, The School of Translational Medicine and Bayside Health - The Alfred. He is a clinician, educator, and researcher passionate about implementing the current treatment revolution in skin disease for best care outcomes for our patients.
Research interests
Clinical, clinical trials and translational research in autoimmune and inflammatory skin disease and non melanoma skin cancer.
Education/Academic qualification
Dermatopathology, ICDP-UEMS (Dermpath), Dermatopathology Board Certification, International Committee for Dermatopathology – European Union of Medical Specialists (ICDP-UEMS)
Award Date: 1 Dec 2016
Dermatology, FEBDV, European Union – European Board of Dermatology and Venereology: European board examination (UEMS-EBDV), European Union of Medical Specialists – European Board of Dermatology and Venereology(UEMS-EBDV)
Award Date: 1 Aug 2012
Biology, PhD (Dr.rer.nat.), Albert Ludwigs Universitat Freiburg (Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg)
Award Date: 1 Feb 2010
Medicine, MD (Dr.med.), Albert Ludwigs Universitat Freiburg (Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg)
Award Date: 1 Oct 2006
External positions
Chair Victorian Faculty, Australasian College of Dermatologists
1 Mar 2025 → …
Director of Dermatology, Alfred Health
5 Feb 2024 → …
Acting Director Dermatology, Alfred Health
6 Oct 2023 → 4 Feb 2024
Chair Guideline Committee, Australasian College of Dermatologists
Apr 2023 → …
Deputy Director Dermatology, Alfred Health
7 Nov 2022 → 5 Oct 2023
President, Australasian Society for Dermatologic Research (ASDR)
1 Oct 2022 → Jul 2024
Honorary Clinical Professor, University of Melbourne
1 Apr 2022 → …
Research area keywords
- Skin
- Skin cancers
- skin inflammation
- autoimmune disease
- auto inflammatory disease
- Dermatology
- dermatopathology
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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An Open-Label, Phase 1b, Multiple Ascending Dose Study of OM336 in Participants with Active Sjogren’s Disease, Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathy, or Pemphigus
Kern, J. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI))
12/08/26 → 11/08/28
Project: Research
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Proteomic-based identification of new pain mediators for EB
Veldhuis, N. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Poole, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Imlach, W. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Siddiqui, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kern, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Nyström, A. (Chief Investigator (CI))
29/06/26 → 28/06/28
Project: Research
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Understanding pathobiological mechanisms driving OLP
Kern, J. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Pattaroni, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Braun, A. (Chief Investigator (CI))
17/05/26 → 17/05/28
Project: Research
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A Phase 3b Long-term Efficacy and Safety Extension Study of Barzolvolimab in Participants with Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria Who Have Completed CDX015912 or CDX0159-13 (EMBARQ-CSU LTE)
Kern, J. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI))
11/05/26 → 10/05/28
Project: Research
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A Phase 2, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo- Controlled Trial to Assess Efficacy and Safety of Zasocitinib in Moderate to Severe Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Kern, J. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI))
11/05/26 → 10/05/28
Project: Research
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Terbinafine-Resistant Trichophyton Dermatophytosis in Australia
Jegathees, T., Holmes, Z. P., Martin, C., Kalai, C., Voutier, C., Spelman, D., Robertson, G. & Kern, J. S., Feb 2026, In: Australasian Journal of Dermatology. 67, 1, p. e56-e57 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › Other › peer-review
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A rare case of bilateral symmetrical broad-based acquired ungual fibrokeratomas
Gupta, A., Manuelpillai, N., de Menezes, S. L., Prakash, S. & Kern, J. S., Feb 2025, In: Australasian Journal of Dermatology. 66, 1, p. 45-47 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › Other › peer-review
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Long-term safety and efficacy of Oleogel-S10 (birch bark extract) in epidermolysis bullosa: 24-month results from the phase III EASE study
Murrell, D. F., Bodemer, C., Bruckner, A. L., Cunningham, T., Davis, C., Fernández, M. F., Kiritsi, D., Maher, L., Sprecher, E., Torres-Pradilla, M., Kern, J. S. & on behalf of the EASE investigators, Jun 2025, In: British Journal of Dermatology. 192, 6, p. 1007-1017 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Reduction in Dressing Change Burden in Patients With Epidermolysis Bullosa—Impact of Oleogel-S10
Bruckner, A. L., Murrell, D., Lee, L. W., Sprecher, E., Kiritsi, D., Maher, L., Löwe, S., Donovan, M., Kern, J. S. & on behalf of the EASE investigators, Sept 2025, In: The Journal of Dermatology. 52, 9, p. 1147-1451Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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The development and validation of an investigator global assessment score for keratosis pilaris
Wang, M. A., Wilson, A., Boucher, D., Johal, J. S., Rosenthal, N. K., Cowan, T., Koszegi, B., Lara Rivero, A. D., Daniel, B. S., Martin, L. K., Kern, J. S. & Murrell, D. F., Apr 2025, In: Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. 39, 4, p. e350-e352 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › Other › peer-review
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Prizes
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BADGEM Clinical Meeting Best Poster Presentation
Kern, J. (Recipient), Sept 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
- 6 Committees and working groups
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Graduate of the Australasian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD)
Kern, J. (Member)
Feb 2023 → …Activity: External Academic Engagement › Committees and working groups
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Fellow of the Australasian College of Dermatologists (ACD)
Kern, J. (Fellow)
Feb 2016 → …Activity: External Academic Engagement › Committees and working groups
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Member of the Australasian Society for Dermatologic Research (ASDR)
Kern, J. (Member)
Jan 2016 → …Activity: External Academic Engagement › Committees and working groups
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Member of the Australasian Dermatopathology Society (ADS)
Kern, J. (Member)
Sept 2016 → …Activity: External Academic Engagement › Committees and working groups
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Member of the German Society of Dermatopathology (ADH)
Kern, J. (Member)
Jul 2011 → …Activity: External Academic Engagement › Committees and working groups